A dramatic scene unfolded in Nairobi on Friday afternoon after a suspected phone and handbag thief was attacked by a swarm of bees moments after attempting to rob a woman near Uhuru Park. The bizarre incident drew a huge crowd as the man ran through Kenyatta Avenue screaming for help while covered in hundreds of stinging insects.
According to witnesses, the suspect approached a woman who was walking alone toward the park and grabbed her handbag before attempting to flee toward Moi Avenue. Within seconds, a loud buzzing sound filled the air as a swarm of bees descended on him, forcing him to drop the bag and roll on the pavement in pain.
“The man had just snatched the handbag when we saw bees come out of nowhere,” said taxi driver Anthony Mwangi, who witnessed the incident. “He fell down, started shouting, and rolled all over the ground. Nobody could get close to help him because the bees were too many.”
The woman quickly retrieved her handbag and took shelter in a nearby kiosk. Police officers on patrol arrived moments later but had to wait until the bees dispersed before arresting the man. He was later taken to Kenyatta National Hospital for treatment. Continue Reading https://drbokko.com/2025/10/15/nairobi-city-man-chased-by-swarm-of-bees-after-trying-to-snatch-handbag-from-woman-walking-near-uhuru-park/
